Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic salaried GP, with a view to partnership. This is for 6 sessions per week (£12,000 per session per annum).

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of general medical services to our registered patient population.

We have 15 minute appointments with a coffee break, mid-morning.

Offering a mix of pre-booked, routine appointments or urgent on the day appointments.

On a rota for triaging urgent appointments.

Telephone follow up appointments (booked by the GPs).

Medication reviews and prescribing.

All associated paperwork including referrals and interpretation of investigations.

Contributing to QOF and other practice quality initiatives.

Safeguarding and appropriate follow-up of patients.

Participation in clinical meetings and practice activities.

Working collaboratively with our wider multidisciplinary team.

We are also happy to discuss areas of special interest and opportunities for professional development.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experienced in UK general practice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised, reliable and adaptable.

Qualifications

Essential

• - GMC registered and on the NHS Performance List.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stratton Medical Centre

Address

Stratton Medical Centre

Hospital Road

Stratton

Bude

Cornwall

EX23 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.strattonmedicalcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational & Administrative Management

• Support the smooth and efficient running of the practice, dynamically balancing competing priorities and adapting to workload and staffing pressures

• Undertake and oversee administrative tasks as delegated by the Practice Manager and Lead GP

• Ensure appropriate delegation of tasks to the most suitable team members or professionals

• Contribute to continuous improvement in administrative processes, including increasing automation and the use of digital tools

• Duties may vary in response to operational demands and service needs

• Deputise for the Practice Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and decision-making

Finance and Claims Management

• Manage Prescription Pricing Authority (PPA) claims, ensuring:

• All claims are accurate and submitted to PCSE by the 5th of each month

• All prescriptions are correctly processed and included

• Regular review and updating of claimable drugs in collaboration with the Practice Nurse

• Submit quarterly Local Enhanced Service (LES) claims accurately and on time

• Support the Practice Manager in ensuring financial processes are efficient and compliant

Workforce Coordination and Leadership

• Support the coordination of staffing to meet service demand, including liaising with GPs and associated staff to ensure appropriate cover for enhanced access sessions

• Provide supervision and leadership to administrative and reception teams

• Act as a positive role model, fostering a supportive, collaborative team culture

• Support recruitment processes and lead on the induction of new staff

• Promote ongoing staff development, including participation in learning and educational activities

• Support staff development through training in clinical systems, data quality, and basic IT competencies

Patient Services

• Ensure high-quality patient service delivery and experience

• Support the handling and resolution of patient queries and complaints

• Act as a point of escalation for complex administrative or service issues

Governance, Quality & Compliance (including confidentiality and information governance)

• Support compliance with CQC standards and NHS contractual requirements

• Assist with audits, data quality, and service improvement initiatives

• Maintain awareness of confidentiality, information governance, and data protection regulations

• Support the production of data and information for clinical audit and quality improvement activities, in collaboration with clinical leads and subgroups

• Promote the effective maintenance and validation of disease registers, supporting staff to understand their importance in delivering high-quality patient care and meeting contractual requirements

• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patient, staff, and organisational information at all times

• Handle personal and sensitive data in accordance with data protection legislation (GDPR) and practice policies

• Ensure information is only shared with authorised individuals on a need-to-know basis

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and risk management within the practice

• Identify and escalate quality or safety concerns appropriately

• Reflect on performance and contribute ideas to improve team effectiveness and service delivery

• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes

• Manage time and resources effectively to support service delivery

1. IT & Systems Development

• Support the optimisation of clinical and administrative systems

• Promote and implement improvements in digital working and automation

• Ensure accuracy and efficiency in data handling and reporting

• Identify and recommend system and infrastructure improvements, including hardware and software upgrades, to enhance efficiency and service delivery

• Act as a liaison with external IT providers (e.g. ICB and NHS IT support services) to ensure timely resolution of system, hardware, and software issues

• Provide training and ongoing support to staff in the effective use of clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne), ensuring safe and efficient utilisation

• Support staff in resolving basic IT issues, including PCs, printers, and common system problems, escalating where necessary

• Promote and support adherence to data quality standards, ensuring staff understand and follow best practice in data entry and record management

Strategic & Organisational Support

• Support delivery of practice objectives and service developments

• Contribute to planning and implementation of new initiatives

• Represent the practice in meetings where appropriate

Communication and Partnership Working

• Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, patients, and carers, promoting a professional and supportive environment

• Recognise and respond appropriately to individual communication needs, including those requiring alternative or accessible formats

• Promote open, inclusive communication across the multidisciplinary team

General Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective Health and Safety and Infection Control:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in line with practice policies

• Identify and manage risks within the workplace, reporting hazards promptly

• Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

• Participate in mandatory health and safety and infection control training

Promote Equality, Diversity and Belonging by:

• Treating patients, carers, and colleagues with dignity, respect, and fairness

• Ensuring services are delivered in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner

• Additional general responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for own professional development, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills

• Participate in appraisal and development review processes

• Support the learning and development of others within the team

• Adhere to health and safety and organisational policies

• Take a proactive approach to continually improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the role and wider practice operations

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as reasonably required by the Practice Manager or Lead GP

Job description review: This job description may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to ensure it reflects the evolving needs of the service

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Hama Medical Centre

11A Nottingham Road

Kimberley

Nottinghamshire

NG16 2NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd September 2026

Closing date: 6th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 7th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
• Effectively priorities and co-ordinates own workload
• Ability to de-escalate complex situations
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality always
• Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
• Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
• Ability to communicate distressing information
• Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Dicconson Way

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team providing a wide range of nursing care to a mixed population. This will require a specialist set of skills and knowledge which the successful candidate will be required to maintain and update to practice safely.

Please see the attached job description and person specification documents for further information and ensure you meet this criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Adult or General Registered Nurse (RN / RGN - not Nursing Associate)
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Willingness to gain qualifications and skills where the applicant does not yet hold all of skills listed if there is a practice need.

Desirable

• General Practice Nurse Qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Spirometry qualified (ideally ARTP registered but not essential)
• Diplomas or evidence of suitable training in long term conditions such as diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Mentoring / teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision experience
• Child and adult immunisation training and experience
• Cervical Screening qualification and experience
• Wound care knowledge and training
• Travel Health training and experience
• Wound care knowledge and training
• Mentoring / teaching experience
• Spirometry assessment, procedure and interpretation
• Contraception and HRT reviews and initiation
• INR / anti-coagulation training and experience
• Venepuncture
• LARC qualification and experience

Wider Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of accountability of own role and within the context of the wider team
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal issues e.g GDPR, confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, domestic violence/vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of local and national health policy.
• Knowledge of wider health economy within primary care and NHS.
• Understanding measures that are required to provide appropriate, accessible and sensitive primary health care services

Desirable

• Understanding of QOF (Quality Outcomes Framework)
• Knowledge of national public health issues and local patient population
• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions, patient specific directions and associated policy
• Willing to do home visits for our housebound patients when required. This may be on foot to suitable locations if required and do not have access to a car or a driving licence so that this is shared.
• Clean driving license and car access

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a General Practice Nurse
• Able to work well within a team and a knowledge of team dynamics
• Some experience in the management of patients with chronic diseases such as but not restricted to; diabetes, COPD, asthma, CKD, CVD.
• Recent general practice and /or relevant nursing experience.
• Ability to work across in different settings related to this role as and when required, this may be in a clinic, care home or patients home.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Team player
• Flexibility in relation to working hours, sites and duties

Desirable

• Developing protocols and clinical guidelines
• Auditing experience
• Specialist interest in diabetes, COPD or asthma.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Inspire Health

Address

Avenue House Surgery

109 Saltergate

Chesterfield

Derbyshire

S40 1LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://inspire-health.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice to patients.

c. Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

d. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.

e. Provide advanced, specialist nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

f. Request pathology services as necessary

g. Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

h. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required

i. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

j. Ensure read codes are used effectively

k. Maintain chronic disease registers

l. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.

m. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

n. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

o. Extended and supplementary prescriber, adhering to extant guidance

p. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

q. Contribute to practice targets (QOF etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

r. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) of the QOF

s. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

t. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

u. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

v. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

w. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

x. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

z. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered HealthCare Professional
• Educated to Masters degree as detailed within the HEE document tilted Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England
• Qualified independent prescriber - V300
• Registered on their appropriate professional register

Desirable

• Chronic Disease Diploma(s)
• Minor Illness Qualification
• Teaching Qualification
• ALS, PALS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Millcroft Medical Centre

Address

Eagle Bridge Health&Wellbeing Centre

Dunwoody Way

Crewe

Cheshire

CW1 3AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.millcroftmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the practice clinical team by signposting patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team.

To act as the central point of contact for patients, be responsible for the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaise with multi-disciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.

The Care Navigator will be expected to work as part of a team to help co-ordinate and run the reception team, by mentoring and setting an example. An additional area of administration work will be allocated to the team member, to lead reception on.

The Care Navigator will also be expected to undertake reception duties as part of the role, supporting the team in delivering a professional service to the entitled patient population. Duties can include but are not limited to welcoming patients and also to assist with total triage requirements, whilst supporting the team with patient registration, booking appointments, processing of information (electronic and hard copy) in a timely manner and in accordance with current policies.

The post-holder will also provide support to the administration team as required.

The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team.

This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake any relevant jobs relevant to your role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years GP Receptionist Experience is required.

Desirable

• Experience of GP Total Triage Systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of education with an expectation of having both GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Level 4) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of administrative duties
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Competent in the use of MS Office and Outlook
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent communication skills and effective in communicating and understanding patient needs
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Good organisational skills
• Clinical IT system user skills and the ability to record accurate notes
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

Desirable

• Active signposting or Care Navigator training qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Customer service qualification (NVQ) or equivalent
• Chaperone procedure
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Croft Medical Centre

Address

1 Pomeroy Way

Birmingham

B37 7WB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://craigcroftmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

WEAVERS MEDICAL

Job Description

Title: Care Coordinator

Responsible to: Practice Manager

Location: Weavers Medical

Hours: 25-30hpw

Main Purpose:

• To provide coordinated care for all patients resident in care homes.

• To maintain patient electronic records for clerical reasons, the Quality and Outcomes Framework and for medical care. The records must be accurate and contemporaneous.

Key Tasks

1. Working as part of the Care Coordinator team to provide a single point of contact for all the Kettering Care homes for all non-urgent requests: dedicated phone line, nhs.net email address, Microsoft Teams.

2. Proactively contact all the care homes at least weekly to discuss patient related concerns.

1. Navigate the non-urgent requests and the patient related concerns to the most appropriate service or clinician

1. Contribute towards the creation and maintenance of the advanced care plans (including when appropriate frailty score, GSF level, date of last SMR, etc).

1. Ensure all information about the patient is updated using appropriate ARDENs templates and associated read codes.

2. Support alignment of care home to practices, including registration, updating care plans and liaising with clinical pharmacist to ensure medications are updated.

1. Maintain and update records of all patients in care homes who have been admitted to secondary care (date admission discharge, reason for admission, post discharge contact.

2. Coordinate MDTs with the practice GP and community teams.

1. Manage and prioritise workload on a daily basis and dealing with the competing demands of the care coordinator role.

Other Admin tasks

1. Attend regular team meetings.

1. Take part in any training as required from time to time.

1. Work to the schedule as set by the line manager and report any backlogs of work.

1. Any other duties considered relevant to the post.

Health & Safety & Fire Safety

1. The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy.

1. The post holder will adhere to the Prospect House Fire Strategy.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

1. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

1. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

1. Participation in an annual individual performance review, including responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

1. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

1. Communicative effectively with other team members.

1. Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

1. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Task orientated
• Accuracy in all work

Desirable

• Experience of inputting data onto a computer system
• Customer service/patient facing background

Innate Abilities

Essential

• Logical
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn new skills quickly

Desirable

• Ability to "up the pace" when necessary
• To recognise workload priorities and communicate any problems to the supervisor
• Ability to question correctly

Motivation

Essential

• Desire to learn new skills
• To work with minimal supervision
• To work to deadlines
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable

• Experience of organising own work to achieve best outcome

Adjustments/attitude

Essential

• Understands the need for confidentiality
• Caring

Desirable

• Flexible and adaptable

Physical make up

Essential

• Smart and professional
• Ability to use VDU and telephone with headset throughout she shift

Other

Essential

• Able to travel to/from work for the hours required.
• No questionable sickness record

Desirable

• Flexible over hours on an occasional basis.

Qualifications

Essential

• Acceptable basic GCSE's (C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent)
• Good English written and spoken
• Computer Literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Medical Terminology & or clinical background

Desirable

• Microsoft office including e mail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Weavers Medical

Address

Prospect House

121 Lower Street

Kettering

Northants

NN16 8DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.weaversmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

The HCA supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

Having completed the Care Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

The key roles of this job will include:

- Performing NHS Health Checks

- Undertaking phlebotomy

- Urinanalysis

- Recording blood pressure where appropriate

- Supporting administrative processes

- Providing Health promotion

With further support, the job may also include:

- Performing basic wound care / dressing changes

- Supporting seasonal vaccinations where appropriate

- Performing ECGs

In addition, the post holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative support as required, in line with the needs of the practice.

The following are the core responsibilities of the HCA. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

b. Deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, long-term condition management and patient education

c. Be an integral part of the general practice team

d. Provide clinical support to registered nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

e. Deliver basic clinical care interventions under supervision, supporting continuity of care and patient safety initiatives

f. Act as a chaperone as required

g. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

h. Provide support during minor operations as required

i. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC Policy

j. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

k. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Support the administrative team on an as-required basis

o. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

p. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

q. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area always

r. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Wider responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant has the following wider responsibilities:

a. Participate in any audits as directed

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Care Certificate qualification
• Qualified phlebotomist

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care setting
• Experience of delivering Health Checks
• Experience of venepuncture
• Ability to carry out patient checks, height, weight, BP, pulse, BMI etc

Desirable

• Experience of wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• Experience of using EMIS/Docman/Accurx

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The New Surgery, Chesham

Address

The New Surgery

Berkhampstead Road

Chesham

Buckinghamshire

HP5 3EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.newsurgerychesham.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Deliver advanced clinical care in line with national competencies for ANPs
• Work within the NMC Code and local clinical governance frameworks
• Participate in clinical audit, significant event analysis, and service improvement
• Maintain continued professional development and revalidation requirements
• Work flexibly to meet service demand

Primary Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

• Provide advanced, autonomous clinical care including history taking, examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and complex conditions across all age groups
• Deliver care for both acute presentations and long-term conditions
• Prescribe safely and effectively within scope of practice (if qualified as an Independent Prescriber)
• Request, interpret, and act upon diagnostic investigations
• Make appropriate referrals to secondary care and other services
• Undertake home visits where appropriate

Clinical Leadership & Service Development

• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services
• Support implementation of new clinical pathways and service improvements
• Participate in clinical governance, including audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Act as a clinical role model within the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to the development of practice policies and protocols

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and wider PCN teams
• Contribute to MDT meetings and care planning for complex patients
• Support integrated working across primary, community, and secondary care

Education & Mentorship

• Support and mentor junior staff, students, or trainee ANPs where appropriate
• Contribute to education within the practice team
• Maintain own continuing professional development and revalidation

Patient Experience & Safety

• Deliver patient-centred care that is responsive to individual needs
• Promote health education, self-care, and prevention
• Maintain accurate, clear, and contemporaneous clinical records
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and safety policies

Digital & Operational Working

• Work effectively within a Total Triage model
• Utilise digital consultation tools and clinical systems (e.g. EMIS/SystmOne)
• Support adoption of digital innovations within the practice and PCN

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in primary care, urgent care, or similar setting
• Experience managing undifferentiated and complex patients
• Evidence of autonomous clinical decision-making
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of chronic disease management
• EMIS proficiency.
• Experience of working with the PCN DES, NICE, and ARRS framework.

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice
• Experience in leadership, teaching, or mentoring roles
• Additional relevant clinical qualifications (e.g. minor illness/injury)
• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to manage risk and clinical uncertainty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT literacy and experience using clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oakwood Medical Centre

Address

Broadway

Barnton

Northwich

Cheshire

CW8 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oakwoodmedicalcentrebarnton.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) / Phlebotomist Organisation: Dr Sharma & Rai Practice Group Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week Location: Across Dr Sharma & Rai Practice Group sites in Barking and Dagenham

The Healthcare Assistant / Phlebotomist will support the clinical team in delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care within general practice.

The successful candidate must have previous HCA experience within GP practice or primary care and be competent in phlebotomy and a broad range of routine HCA duties.

Formal phlebotomy training/competency certification and recent practical phlebotomy experience are essential.

The postholder will work across different Dr Sharma & Rai Practice Group sites according to the rota. Although the usual place of work may vary between days, the postholder will normally work at one practice site for the duration of each working day and will not routinely be required to travel between sites during the working day.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, worked within practice core opening hours of approximately 08:00 - 18:30. Flexibility is required and the ability to work early starts is essential due to morning phlebotomy clinics.

The postholder will undertake duties appropriate to their training and assessed competence, including:

• Phlebotomy and appropriate specimen collection and handling.
• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Height, weight and BMI measurements.
• NHS Health Checks.
• Supporting long-term condition reviews.
• Diabetes monitoring, including diabetic foot checks.
• Performing ECGs.
• Urinalysis.
• Administering B12 injections in accordance with appropriate clinical authorisation, practice protocols and assessed competency.
• Smoking status and alcohol screening.
• Providing appropriate health-promotion and lifestyle information.
• Recording observations, results and other relevant information accurately within the patient's clinical record.
• Escalating abnormal findings or patient concerns appropriately to a registered clinician.

• Provide patients with a professional, courteous and supportive service.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Explain procedures clearly and obtain appropriate consent before undertaking clinical tasks.
• Recognise the limits of own competence and seek support from a registered clinician when required.
• Identify and escalate concerns relating to a patient's condition or wellbeing appropriately.
• Work effectively with GPs, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary practice team.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Maintain clean, safe and appropriately stocked clinical rooms.
• Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Follow procedures for the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Monitor clinical stock and report or address shortages where appropriate.
• Follow practice policies relating to health and safety, infection control and clinical governance.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensure information is coded and recorded appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance and data-protection requirements.
• Support recall, monitoring and administrative processes associated with HCA clinics where required.
• Work collaboratively with reception, administration and clinical teams to support efficient patient pathways.

The successful candidate is expected to already be competent in the majority of the clinical duties required for this post.

Experienced nurses and other clinicians are available to provide ongoing support, competency assessment and professional development where appropriate.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Maintain and provide evidence of relevant training and competencies.
• Complete mandatory training as required.
• Participate in competency reviews and updates.
• Take responsibility for recognising and working within their own scope of competence.
• Participate in appraisal and ongoing professional development.

• Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR and information governance requirements.
• Promote equality, dignity and respectful communication.
• Contribute positively to teamwork and service improvement.
• Attend relevant practice meetings and training where required.
• Work flexibly across the practice group's sites according to operational need and the agreed rota.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the responsibilities and level of the role.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the post and may be reviewed as services develop, following discussion with the postholder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within GP practice or primary care
• Recent practical phlebotomy experience
• Experience carrying out blood pressure, height, weight and BMI measurements
• Experience completing NHS Health Checks
• Experience supporting long-term condition reviews, including diabetes checks and diabetic foot assessments
• Experience performing ECGs and urinalysis
• Experience administering B12 injections within agreed protocols and competency
• Experience completing smoking and alcohol screening
• Experience recording clinical information accurately in a GP clinical system
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience using AccuRx or other primary care digital systems
• Experience working across more than one GP practice site
• Experience supporting recall programmes, health promotion or preventive care
• Experience working with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal phlebotomy training and competency certification
• Evidence of appropriate training/competency to undertake Healthcare Assistant clinical duties within primary care
• Relevant mandatory clinical training appropriate to the HCA role, or willingness to complete/update this as required

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent relevant healthcare qualification
• Additional recognised training/competency certificates relevant to primary care HCA duties

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good understanding of patient confidentiality, GDPR and information governance
• Good understanding of infection prevention and control and safe clinical practice
• Ability to recognise the limits of own competence and escalate clinical concerns appropriately
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to the wider clinical team
• Accurate and organised approach to clinical documentation and patient care
• Reliable, professional and able to manage a busy clinical workload
• Patient-focused approach with respect for dignity, privacy and individual needs
• Flexible approach to working across different practice sites according to the rota
• Ability and willingness to work early starts as required for morning phlebotomy clinics

Desirable

• Good understanding of health promotion and prevention within primary care
• Confidence using GP clinical systems and other digital healthcare systems
• Understanding of long-term condition monitoring within general practice
• Ability to contribute to service improvement and development of HCA services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Heathway Medical Centre

Address

Morland Road

Dagenham

Essex

RM10 9HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://heathwaymedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pharmacy Technician Job Description

Theale Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary practice team.

The Pharmacy Technician will play an important role in supporting the safe and effective use of medicines across our patient population. Working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and wider multidisciplinary team, the role will support medicines optimisation, medication monitoring, clinical administration and quality improvement.

This is a varied role with opportunities to develop your skills and take responsibility for specific areas of medicines management within the practice.

Medicines Optimisation

• Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider clinical team with medicines optimisation.

• Undertake appropriate medication-related reviews and administrative medicines management tasks within scope of practice.

• Identify patients requiring medication reviews, monitoring or follow-up.

• Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.

• Identify prescribing issues, medicines safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.

• Support patients with medication-related queries and signpost or escalate to the appropriate clinician when required.

DOCMAN and Clinical Correspondence

• Review and process relevant DOCMAN correspondence within agreed timescales.

• Identify medication changes, monitoring requirements and actions arising from hospital correspondence.

• Ensure appropriate actions are completed or allocated to the appropriate clinician.

• Update patient records accurately following review of correspondence.

• Escalate any clinical concerns or issues outside the scope of the role.

Medication Monitoring

• Support the practice with medication monitoring and recall processes.

• Identify patients requiring blood tests and other monitoring before medication can safely be prescribed.

• Support searches and recalls for medicines requiring regular monitoring.

• Help ensure monitoring requirements are followed up and appropriately documented.

• Work with the clinical team to reduce medication-related risks.

Blood Pressure and Long-Term Conditions

• Support clinical teams with patient searches and recalls relating to hypertension and other long-term conditions.

• Identify patients who may require medication reviews or monitoring.

• Support the practice with blood pressure-related prescribing and monitoring work within the scope of the role.

• Assist with cardiovascular disease prevention and medicines optimisation initiatives.

PQS, QOF and Quality Improvement

• Support the practice in delivering relevant PQS and QOF requirements.

• Assist with prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.

• Undertake searches and identify appropriate patient cohorts.

• Support medicines-related audits and improvement work.

• Assist with implementing changes to prescribing processes and practice protocols.

• Contribute to medicines safety initiatives and evidence required for CQC, PQS and other practice requirements.

Dispensary and Prescribing Support

• Work closely with the dispensary and clinical pharmacy team where appropriate.

• Support repeat prescribing processes and identify potential issues with repeat medication.

• Assist with medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and changes in care.

• Support the management of prescription queries and medicines-related administrative tasks.

• Promote safe and appropriate use of medicines.

The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with:

• Clinical Pharmacists

• GPs

• Nurses

• ACPs

• Paramedics

• Dispensary staff

• Reception and administrative team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Holds an appropriate Pharmacy Technician qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Theale Medical Centre

Address

Englefield Road

Theale

Reading

RG7 5AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thealemedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER (Clinically)

PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS: 17-20 hours per week (Can be negotiated)

Job summary:

Working under the direct supervision of the Clinical Team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Duties and responsibilities:

NHS Health Checks.

ECG recording.

Phlebotomy.

INR's.

Diabetic foot checks.

Chaperoning duties.

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms.

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being.

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted.

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice, including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice
• Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice
• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)
• Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience of the role.
• Evidence of ongoing clinical updates and training.

Desirable

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 (or further) in Health and Social Care.

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy, ECG and other Clinical HCA tasks.
• Experience of working within a Clinical Nursing Team as a Clinical Healthcare Assistant.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hathaway Medical Centre

Address

Middlefield Road

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN14 6GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hathawaysurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)